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100% Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan

This is a high-quality unbleached poplin fabric made from 100% cotton yarns with an average yarn number of 80, weighing 130 g/m². It features a plain weave structure with a fine, crosswise rib characteristic of poplin, used primarily for dress shirts and blouses. Classified under HTS 5208.12.80.20 due to its 85%+ cotton content, weight over 100 g/m² but ≤200 g/m², unbleached state, plain weave, and yarn number 69 or higher specifically as poplin or broadcloth.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g

• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; fractions disregarded

• Provide lab test reports confirming ≥85% cotton content and exact weight per m² to avoid reclassification

• Ensure no bleaching or dyeing has occurred, as this shifts to 5208.22 or 5208.32 subheadings